By Anderson Ojwang
On Sunday at 4:00 p.m., the spirits of Ogonda Wuon Okore, Ojijo Wuon Oteko, Nyakati Wuon Ogutu, and Gor Wuon Ogalo converged at Got Komolo to pay homage to Omollo Wuon Agar. The Mahia spirits were restless and not at peace.
It was time to appease the mystic — time to tower once again and hand over the baton of leadership to the new kid on the block.
Prophet Johana Wuod Owalo gently knocked at the door, and Omollo Wuon Agar opened. Raila smiled — then Juogi spoke to the patron of Police FC, Dr. Raymond Omollo, an ardent supporter of K’Ogalo. Gor en hono (Gor is mystic).
As Prophet Owalo read the scripture and Omollo Wuon Agar walked to the podium to welcome Raila, a new member, to the group, they unanimously agreed on Eliud to lead the new dispensation.
For the last two years, Nyakwar Agar had maintained a firm grip over Gor and had temporarily silenced Juogi, riding to victory as last year’s Kenya Premier League champions.
Police FC had played eight matches against K’Ogalo, won three, drawn three, and lost two — giving them bragging rights.
But yesterday, Eliud successfully avenged by emphatically beating Police FC 2–0, icing it with ending their unbeaten run. What a sweet revenge by the Deputy Head of Public Service over the Internal Security and Administration Permanent Secretary.
Felix Oluoch, in the third minute, sent the Police back to the station before Sharif Musa placed them in the cells in the 30th minute. With no guns or rungus, they watched helplessly as Mahia roared and rolled.
Gor Mahia posted on their X handle:
“It’s all over here at Nyayo National Stadium, ladies and gentlemen, as we corner these policemen with a convincing win. Hawa ndio defending champions? Walikuja na unbeaten record, pigwa kama kibuyu. Sirkal ni moja — we are Mahia.”
Owalo wrote:
“Gor Mahia hit two past Police FC. Joined other soccer faithful at Nyayo National Stadium for the KPL match between Gor Mahia and Kenya Police FC, which Gor Mahia won 2–0. KUDOS K’Ogalo!”
But Omollo, in his response, wrote on his X handle:
“Tough luck to Police FC after a hard-fought match against Gor Mahia. The spirit, discipline, and teamwork you displayed remain commendable. Keep your heads high — the season is long and greater victories lie ahead. Congratulations to Gor Mahia for their well-deserved victory. In this clash of sirkal versus serikali, the spirit of excellence triumphed either way.”
For Owalo, the new patron, the win was in line with the desire of the departed immediate former patron, Raila Odinga, for the team to reclaim the league and win games.
That is why, before Raila left for medical treatment in India, the last function he presided over at his Karen home was a breakfast meeting with Gor Mahia players and officials, where he presented them with a cheque of KSh 10 million.
His final wish to the team was for them to win the league, return to the continent, and lift trophies.
Gor Mahia posted on their X handle after the visit:
“An incredible visit to our patron Hon. Raila Odinga and Mama Ida Odinga’s home in Karen. The club management had a good time. In demonstration of his unwavering commitment and truly generous gesture, our patron presented the club with a monumental gift of Sh10 million to support administrative functions. We are deeply grateful to our patron and his family.”
Raila then wrote on his X handle:
“As the new football season kicks off, I had the pleasure of being briefed by Gor Mahia Football Club’s executive team, led by Chairman Ambrose Rachier, on the club’s campaign plans for the season.
Wishing K’Ogalo all the very best as they fly the Green flag higher and strive to return as champions once again. Let’s go Gor Mahia!”
That is why Owalo delivered the specific mandate of avenging Dr. Omollo for leading Police FC to their first silverware last season, relegating Gor Mahia to the unfamiliar runners-up position and subsequently denying them a chance to participate in the continental games.
Owalo now has a duty to return the bragging rights to Gor Mahia by ensuring his charges win tomorrow’s game by an even bigger margin.
